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Rebel schools: We won't set standards
More than 200 schools are refusing to introduce part of the Government's mandatory national standards next year after voting "no confidence" in the system.
Super City: Latest updates
Mayor Len Brown has praised his so far undivided Auckland Council for their conduct at the start of a new city.
Oz PM to argue for Corby clemency
Australian PM Julia Gillard is today trying to convince the Indonesian President to grant clemency to convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby, according to a report.
Tongan king threatens to sue over Auckland estate objections
Tonga's king has threatened to sue lawyers in the Pacific island nation who are attempting to prevent him selling his sprawling Auckland royal residence.
Jon Stewart rallies the sane
Comedian Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity in Washington attracted over 200,000 people.
Bid for asylum centre harks back to crisis
Julia Gillard is hoping to get New Zealand support for a new refugee facility in East Timor.